Mark Streibel, MSW
Counsellor
Surrey BC
At the heart of my practice is a deep respect for each person's individuality. I offer a collaborative, person-centered approach that recognizes the uniqueness of your story and welcomes every aspect of your experience with compassion and curiosity. Together, we will create a space for healing, self-discovery, and growth, helping you cultivate greater balance, emotional wellbeing, and connection in your life and relationships.
Some of the things I help with:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Complex trauma and PTSD
- Lack of meaning or purpose in life
- Strengthening your mind-heart-body connection
- Nervous system regulation
- Grief & loss
- Lack of self-acceptance
- Relationship distress
- Life transitions
- Journey preparation & integration; and more
My journey toward becoming a counsellor grew out of a deep appreciation for the healing and transformative potential of compassionate human connection. Over the past 12 years, I have dedicated myself to supporting individuals in their journeys toward greater wellbeing, self-understanding, and meaningful change.
I hold a Master of Social Work degree and have spent more than a decade helping people navigate challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and more. My approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices such as:
- Mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioural therapy (MiCBT)
- Internal family systems (parts work) to reduce shame and increase self-compassion
- Somatic / embodied approaches for expressing stored emotions and enhancing connection with self
- Trauma-informed care
- Emotion-focused therapy to understand and process what you’re feeling
- Safely accessing altered states of consciousness to address treatment resistant conditions
Above all, I believe that healing happens in the context of a safe, authentic, and compassionate relationship. My hope is to offer a space where you feel genuinely seen, accepted, and supported as we work together to help you reconnect with your strengths and move toward the life you want to create.
On a personal note, I am the grateful father of 3 amazing children and partner to a wonderful woman. In addition to counselling, some things that bring me fulfillment are spending time with loved ones, connecting with nature, travel, cooking and enjoying tasty food, salsa and bachata dancing, and working on my own personal growth.